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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.21, 1,175.01 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.21, 1,175.01 and 321 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.21 : 1,175.01 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.21/1,175.01 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.21x = 1,175.01 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.21x = 377,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,178.21/783.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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